The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
Regulation of heat exchange in the skin.
Plant Cell Wall Formation
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Membrane potential of a cell permeable to potassium only.
